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Coast to Coast, Communities Put a Spotlight on the Seriousness of Eating Disorders

Coast to Coast, Communities Put a Spotlight on the Seriousness of Eating Disorders

Over 100 Iconic Landmarks in Nearly Every State to Light Up During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 25 – Mar. 3

NEW YORK CITY — February 20, 2019 — From the famed Empire State Building to Los Angeles International Airport’s 100-foot glass pylons, over 100 iconic landmarks in cities across the country will light up in the signature blue and green colors of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to put a spotlight on the seriousness of eating disorders.

The coast-to-coast effort unites dozens of U.S. cities in observation of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week), Feb. 25 - Mar. 3. The 2019 theme, Come as You Are, highlights NEDA’s movement towards inclusivity in the greater eating disorder community and our goal of unifying the field of eating disorders.

Thousands of people will come together across the country, hosting events to raise awareness about body acceptance and bring national attention to the severity of eating disorders, which are bio-psycho-social illnesses with often devastating – sometimes life-threatening – consequences.

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental disorder and 30 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their life. But many people (including doctors) just don’t recognize the signs. However, there is hope and recovery is possible.

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. Through our programs and services, NEDA raises awareness, builds communities of support and recovery, funds research and puts life-saving resources into the hands of those in need. For more information, visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.